Looking for an active mantis

[M.Maddox]

I'm setting up an aquarium in the invert biology lab here at Texas A&M Galveston. I'm looking for an active mantis shrimp species, something I'm hoping isn't going to hide all day. Anyone have any suggestions, and/or know where to purchase one?

Thanks.

 

[Pea-brain]

tampabaysaltwater.com 50$ for a Neogonodactylus wennerae. That includes shipping. They are active and get about 3". They are by far the most common mantis and they are very consistent with their mantis species.

 

[justinl]

here's another vote for N wennerae via TPSW. easiest solution by far.

 

[cobra397]

went to the site link but says only sells live rock? am i missing something?

 

[helipilot]

scroll around and find price list. Click on price list and wala. You should see a price just for a wennerae. An a price for a Wennerae sent to your door $50. Good luck

 

[G.SMITHII]

i got a G.Smithii for 13 bucks. luck o the draw i guess.

 

[ReneX]

I have a pseudosquilla ciliata and it's quite active. It sits out entirely exposed more often than my N. wennerae did, but the wennerae climbed around in the rockwork more, so both are fun to watch.

 

[Pea-brain]

Yeah I noticed my P. ciliata doesn't like to climb rocks either. However, P. ciliata need a larger tank.

 

[M.Maddox]

Thanks for the input. I'll try the wennerae.